The African Diaspora Festival (Afrofest) is a week-long celebration of African Heritage Month which takes place in February. The week consists of various cultural and educational activities that document and celebrate the contributions made by peoples of African descent to the world.

Campus Food Pantry

The Food Pantry seeks to empower, aid, and build a culture that it is okay to receive assistance when needed. We are always looking for new people who want to get involved in the food movement, so join us, we will welcome you to the table to build a movement for good food for all.

Campus Pride Centre

The Campus Pride Centre provides a positive environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirited, Intersex, Pansexual and Asexual individuals and their allies on the University of Windsor campus.

Health and Dental Plan

The UWSA, on behalf of its members, negotiates a health and dental plan for those students who are not already covered. This service is provided for students in order to reduce the costs of a benefit plan for students that are not already covered.

Peer Support Centre

The Peer Support Centre is a drop-in centre where students from across campus can find a supportive peer to talk to. It’s a safe and inclusive space where trained peer support volunteers offer peer counselling to students.

Scholarships

Every year, the UWSA offers up to $10,000 in scholarships and bursaries. UWSA scholarships are given out based on academic performance, extracurricular activities or community involvement. All undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

Shinerama

Shinerama is Canada’s largest post-secondary school fundraiser. Over 35,000 student volunteers from 60 Canadian universities and colleges across the country come together every year to make a difference in the lives of those battling cystic fibrosis (CF).

Student Groups

With more than 150 student clubs and societies on campus, each UWSA student group has a niche in our campus community. Also check out the UWSA Hub as it is the platform for all things related to student groups at the University of Windsor.

Ubike Share

The UWSA has worked with the University of Windsor and Alumni Association to bring a bike share program to the University of Windsor community! Biking is convenient and environmentally-friendly way to get around campus and the city.

Universal Bus Pass

The UWSA, OPUS and GSS negotiates a universal student bus pass (U-Pass) for UWSA, OPUS and GSS students. The U-Pass allows members to have unlimited rides on the regular Transit Windsor city service during the school year.

UWSA Office Services

The UWSA Office has a variety of services to offer to students. Come drop in during the hours of operations to take advantage of some of these services. You are also able to come to for any other general UWSA questions or inquiries.

Walksafe

Walksafe is a free service provided for all students, faculty, employees and visitors at the University of Windsor. Walksafe is a student-run, student-staffed volunteer program provided by the UWSA to ensure that everyone feels safe on our campus.

Womxn's Centre

The Womxn’s Centre operates as a free campus service providing a safe space and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds and expressions.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week is the University of Windsor’s annual homecoming festival! Brought to you by your very own UWSA, we strive to kick off each year with high energy, engagement, and unforgettable memories.

Fighting Against Cystic Fibrosis

Shinerama is Canada’s largest post-secondary school fundraiser. Over 35,000 student volunteers from 60 Canadian universities and colleges across the country come together every year to make a difference in the lives of those battling cystic fibrosis (CF). Student volunteers all over Canada are shining shoes, flipping burgers, washing cars and doing whatever it takes to raise crucial funding to fight cystic fibrosis. The campaign, which began in 1964, has raised $25 million to help fund cystic fibrosis (CF) research and treatment programs. The University of Windsor has been involved in Shinerama since 1968 and has raised over $250,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis (CF), is the most common fatal genetic disease among young Canadians, which affects the lungs and the digestive system. One in 25 Canadians are carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene, and of the children born in Canada, 1 in 3600 will have CF. A child diagnosed in the 1960s was not expected to live long enough to attend kindergarten. The median age of survival of Canadians is among the highest in the world, at 50.9 years of age in 2013. We have made amazing strides since the Shinerama Campaign began, but the fight against CF is far from over! Every week in Canada, two children are diagnosed and one person dies from this disease. Help us make CF stand for CURE FOUND!